MISSION

 

The Kansas City Recruiting Battalion recruits the most qualified men and women in order to sustain and strengthen the greatest Army in the world and to provide quality Soldier, Civilian, and Family support.

VISION

 

“A Battalion of the highest caliber Soldiers and Civilians who willingly embrace the challenge of the mission and pursue it with tenacious determination.”

KANSAS CITY RECRUITING BATTALION LEADERSHIP

 

Bio Headshot of Lt. Col. Betson
KANSAS CITY RECRUITING BATTALION COMMANDER
Lt. Col. Andrew P. Betson
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CSM Ellis
KANSAS CITY RECRUITING BATTALION COMMAND SERGEANT MAJOR
Command Sgt. Maj. Charles R. Ellis III
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CONTACT A RECRUITER
 

If you are interested in joining the Army, call 1-800-USA-ARMY ext. 181 or visit www.goarmy.com

If you are interested in the Army Reserve, call 1-800-USA-ARMY ext. 182 or visit www.goarmyreserve.com

KC BATTALION NEWS
 

Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion Kansas City pose for a photo inside the hangar following the Freedom Plane ceremony at the downtown airport, March 2, 2026. The Soldiers participated in the arrival and secure transfer of historic artifacts and World War I-era documents that will be preserved and displayed at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City.
Guardians of the Bedrock: When History Met the Mission in Kansas City
By Richard "Rich" Beckett | March 13, 2026
The tarmac at Kansas City International Airport is usually a place of practiced routine, a landscape of humming engines and choreographed ground crews. But on March 2, 2026, the routine gave way to reverence as the “Freedom Plane” taxied to a halt. Inside the fuselage sat the "Documents That Forged a Nation"—original founding-era artifacts traveling under the watchful eye of the National Archives.
Shawnee Mission West High School students pose with their championship trophy and “Army Fit Certified School” plaque after winning the U.S. Army Fitness Challenge in May 2025. The event, hosted by the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion Kansas City, tested strength, speed, and teamwork through competitive fitness events.
U.S. Army Fitness Challenge Energizes Battalion Area High Schools
By Rich Beckett | June 6, 2025
Over two weeks of high-energy teamwork, mentorship, and competition, the U.S. Army Fitness Challenge reached more than 1,800 students across six Kansas City Battalion area high schools. Organized by the U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion – Kansas City, the events emphasized discipline, leadership, and service while generating over 600 age-qualified leads and multiple follow-up appointments.
Staff Sergeant Bettincourt, station commander of the Overland Park Army Recruiting Station, explains the functions of a robotic arm used by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams during a STEM-focused Army demonstration at Spring Hill High School in Spring Hill, Kansas. The event highlighted the role of advanced technology in modern Army careers.
U.S. Army Taps Into Kansas City’s Growing STEM Ecosystem
By Richard Beckett | April 25, 2025
As Kansas City rises to national prominence as a designated “Tech Hub,” the Kansas City Recruiting Battalion is building meaningful connections with students, educators, and innovators across the region through a dynamic series of STEM-focused outreach efforts.
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KC BN COMPANIES

Greater Kansas City Recruiting Company
(928) 998-8675

Cape Girardeau Recruiting Company
(928) 998-8681

Joplin Recruiting Company
(928) 998-8688

Liberty Recruiting Company
(928) 998-8695

Manhattan KS Recruiting Company
(928) 998-8704

St. Louis Recruiting Company
(928) 998-8710

Mid-Missouri Recruiting Company
(928) 998-8716
 

CONTACT US

U.S. Army Recruiting Battalion - Kansas City
10300 NW Prairie View Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64153